Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland (2022)

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Explore Europe’s rich history and Jewish heritage on an incredible discovery of The Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland. Dive deep into the region’s culture, natural wonders, traditions and historical significance in a one-of-a-kind experience along the Rhine.
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Explore Europe’s rich history and Jewish heritage on an incredible discovery of The Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland. Dive deep into the region’s culture, natural wonders, traditions and historical significance in a one-of-a-kind experience along the Rhine.

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Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAmsterdam
End CityBasel

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • River cruise

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Itinerary

Travel Map
2019 version

Amsterdam to Basel

Day 1 - Amsterdam (Embark)
Port - Amsterdam Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2 - Amsterdam
Port - Amsterdam Enjoy the luxury of a full day in the “Venice of the North,” starting with a “Morning with the Masters” tour of the Hermitage Amsterdam. Afterwards, explore the city on foot or via a canal cruise. This evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Excursion(s)
- "Morning with the Masters" at the Hermitage Amsterdam Excursion Price - $70

The doors open early to give you a crowd-free viewing of an extraordinary collection of Dutch master paintings: 30 monumental group paintings from the golden age that have been called “cousi...

Excursion(s)
- Floriade visit Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- Keukenhof Gardens (available March 24 through May 15) $70

Excursion(s)
- Tulip Grower $70

Excursion(s)
- Amsterdam canal cruise Excursion Price - $70

It’s called the “Venice of the North” for a reason: Canals crisscross the heart of the old city, and bridges link some 90 islands. As the principal city in a newly independent Holland, Amsterdam was a boom town in the ear...

Excursion(s)
- Visit to the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum Excursion Price - $70

Anyone who has read The Diary of Anne Frank knows what happened to Amsterdam’s Jews under the Nazis. But not everyone knows that the Jewish community began in the city when Sephardic Jews fled...

Day 3 - Harlingen
Port - Harlingen You’ll spend your day exploring the coastal Netherlands city of Harlingen.

Excursion(s)
- Harlingen "Village Day" Excursion Price - $70

Harlingen is an attractive port town on the Wadden Sea—local legend has it that the only reason Harlingen isn’t under the Wadden Sea is because of the actions of a young boy, who plugged up the local dike with one finger...

Day 4 - Arnhem
Port - Arnhem Arnhem, almost completely destroyed in WWII, has blossomed into a burgeoning Dutch city, with several museums, shop-lined streets and historic landmarks.

Excursion(s)
- Kröller-Müller Museum visit Excursion Price - $70

Helene Kröller-Müller bought seven Van Goghs in a single day in 1912, valuing the painter’s then-little-appreciated work for his “great and novel humanity.” She went on to purchase many more of his paintings, and in ...

Excursion(s)
- "Let's Go" Arnhem airborne cycle route Excursion Price - $70

Bike through Arnhem and its neighboring towns at the site of Operation Market Garden, a failed World War II attempt by Allied forces to seize several Rhine river bridges in order to push back the Axis occu...

Day 5 - Cologne
Port - Cologne You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture will want to stroll through the Old Town, featuring 12 stunning Romanesque churches. Guests interested in the city’s Jewish past are welcome to explore the centuries-old mikveh and Cologne’s Jewish quarter.

Excursion(s)
- Cologne walking tour with Old Town visit Excursion Price - $70

Meander through the narrow, cobbled lanes of Old Town, lined with traditional houses in every color and a plethora of restaurants and pubs. Along the way, you will be treated to a traditional Krapfen, a ...

Excursion(s)
- Visit Cologne’s Jewish Quarter Excursion Price - $70

The history of the Jewish people in Cologne is nearly as long as the history of Cologne itself. The first documented mention of the Jewish community is a 321 AD edict allowing Jews to become members of the curia, ...

Day 6 - Oberwesel
Port - Oberwesel Bacharach is an ancient village that appears straight out of the pages of a storybook. Enjoy a guided stroll through town and taste some locally grown Rieslings, a specialty of the region. Alternatively, join a “Let's Go” hike that will take you past the old town walls and up to a fortified 12th-century castle.

Excursion(s)
- Bacharach village stroll with Riesling tasting Excursion Price - $70

What would a cruise on the Rhine be without a stop at one of the picturesque and historic wine villages that dot the banks? Bacharach, first documented in the 11th century, was once critically impo...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Castle Stahleck hike Excursion Price - $70

The round tower and sturdy stone walls of Castle Stahleck guard the heights above Bacharach. The counts Palatine used the fortress to defend their territories from other German lords and from numerous French incu...

Day 7 - Frankfurt
Port - Frankfurt Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe, a financial powerhouse with soaring skyscrapers as well as traditional Old Town architecture.

Excursion(s)
- Frankfurt city tour Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- Frankfurt's Jewish history Excursion Price - $70

Choose between two museums today to learn about the Jewish heritage of Frankfurt. One option, the Museum Judengasse, outlines the history of Jews in Frankfurt and their relations with the Christian community through t...

Day 8 - Speyer (Mannheim)
Port - Speyer Expect the unexpected in Speyer, where ancient treasures harmoniously coexist with modern-day innovation. Explore the baroque palace of Mannheim, visit a a vinegar estate for a tour and tasting, or join our “Jewish Heritage” excursion to an ancient center of learning and religion in Worms.

Excursion(s)
- Baroque palace of Mannheim Excursion Price - $70

On this tour, you are going to visit the beautiful Baroque Palace of Mannheim. Locally known as Barockschloss Mannheim, the palace was intended to be the second-largest Baroque palace complex in Europe, after Versaill...

Excursion(s)
- Private Doktorenhof vinegar estate visit and tasting Excursion Price - $70

For a different spin on the Palatinate wine region, visit the Weinessiggut Doktorenhof estate for a special vinegar tasting. Yes, you read that right—a vinegar tasting. Founded by Georg Wiede...

Excursion(s)
- Excursion to Worms Excursion Price - $70

Will you leave a pebble on the headstone of Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg? The great medieval scholar was born in Worms and is buried there, in the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Germany. In his day, Worms was one of three im...

Day 9 - Strasbourg
Port - Strasbourg See Strasbourg on foot with an insightful local expert, where this historic town with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests and impossible-to-resist pastry shops will win your heart. Or take an in-depth look at the city’s rich Jewish history, which dates back an astonishing 2,000 years.

Excursion(s)
- Strasbourg panoramic tour with cathedral and Old Town walk Excursion Price - $70

Controlled over the centuries by either France or Germany, Strasbourg—cross-cultural and bilingual—offers a delightful combination of old and new, as well as French and German character...

Excursion(s)
- Alsace’s Jewish past Excursion Price - $70

Since at least the 12th century, the Jewish community in Alsace remained small as its members faced many attacks over the centuries. The worst of these came in 1349 during the Strasbourg Pogrom when the Jews of Alsace were ...

Day 10 - Basel
Port - Basel Ramble with your guide through the historic heart of Basel. Every historic square you see will hold a special charm. This evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Excursion(s)
- Basel walking tour with local treats Excursion Price - $70

Basel is a moderately sized city with a population of just 170,000 and only a couple small skyscrapers to its name, but don’t let its size fool you—Basel is a thriving trade hub with a markedly international...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Basel by bike Excursion Price - $70

Fasten your helmet, mount your bike and pedal with your guide along the Wiese River (a tributary of the Rhine) through the lovely riverside forests hugging the border between Switzerland and Germany. This light, easy bike ride is a very pleasant way to get a closer look at the natural landscapes you sail by.

Excursion(s)
- Awareness walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Day 11 - Basel (Disembark)
Port - Basel Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg airport for your flight home.

Basel to Amsterdam

Day 1 - Basel (Embark)
Port - Basel Arrive at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. Important Note: Uniwo...
Day 2 - Basel
Port - Basel Ramble with your guide through the historic heart of Basel. Every historic square you see will hold a special charm. This evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Excursion(s)
- Basel walking tour with local treats Excursion Price - $70

Basel is a moderately sized city with a population of just 170,000 and only a couple small skyscrapers to its name, but don’t let its size fool you—Basel is a thriving trade hub with a markedly international...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Basel by bike Excursion Price - $70

Fasten your helmet, mount your bike and pedal with your guide along the Wiese River (a tributary of the Rhine) through the lovely riverside forests hugging the border between Switzerland and Germany. This light, easy bike ride is a very pleasant way to get a closer look at the natural landscapes you sail by.

Excursion(s)
- Awareness walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Day 3 - Strasbourg
Port - Strasbourg See Strasbourg on foot with an insightful local expert, where this historic town with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests and impossible-to-resist pastry shops will win your heart. Or take an in-depth look at the city’s rich Jewish history, which dates back an astonishing 2,000 years.

Excursion(s)
- Strasbourg panoramic tour with cathedral and Old Town walk Excursion Price - $70

Controlled over the centuries by either France or Germany, Strasbourg—cross-cultural and bilingual—offers a delightful combination of old and new, as well as French and German character...

Excursion(s)
- Alsace’s Jewish past Excursion Price - $70

Since at least the 12th century, the Jewish community in Alsace remained small as its members faced many attacks over the centuries. The worst of these came in 1349 during the Strasbourg Pogrom when the Jews of Alsace were ...

Day 4 - Speyer (Mannheim)
Port - Speyer Expect the unexpected in Speyer, where ancient treasures harmoniously coexist with modern-day innovation. Explore the baroque palace of Mannheim, visit a a vinegar estate for a tour and tasting, or join our “Jewish Heritage” excursion to an ancient center of learning and religion in Worms.

Excursion(s)
- Baroque palace of Mannheim Excursion Price - $70

On this tour, you are going to visit the beautiful Baroque Palace of Mannheim. Locally known as Barockschloss Mannheim, the palace was intended to be the second-largest Baroque palace complex in Europe, after Versaill...

Excursion(s)
- Private Doktorenhof vinegar estate visit and tasting Excursion Price - $70

For a different spin on the Palatinate wine region, visit the Weinessiggut Doktorenhof estate for a special vinegar tasting. Yes, you read that right—a vinegar tasting. Founded by Georg Wiede...

Excursion(s)
- Excursion to Worms Excursion Price - $70

Will you leave a pebble on the headstone of Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg? The great medieval scholar was born in Worms and is buried there, in the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Germany. In his day, Worms was one of three im...

Day 5 - Frankfurt
Port - Frankfurt Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe, a financial powerhouse with soaring skyscrapers as well as traditional Old Town architecture.

Excursion(s)
- Frankfurt city tour Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- Frankfurt's Jewish history Excursion Price - $70

Choose between two museums today to learn about the Jewish heritage of Frankfurt. One option, the Museum Judengasse, outlines the history of Jews in Frankfurt and their relations with the Christian community through t...

Day 6 - Oberwesel
Port - Oberwesel Bacharach is an ancient village that appears straight out of the pages of a storybook. Enjoy a guided stroll through town and taste some locally grown Rieslings, a specialty of the region. Alternatively, join a “Let's Go” hike that will take you past the old town walls and up to a fortified 12th-century castle.

Excursion(s)
- Bacharach village stroll with Riesling tasting Excursion Price - $70

What would a cruise on the Rhine be without a stop at one of the picturesque and historic wine villages that dot the banks? Bacharach, first documented in the 11th century, was once critically impo...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” Castle Stahleck hike Excursion Price - $70

The round tower and sturdy stone walls of Castle Stahleck guard the heights above Bacharach. The counts Palatine used the fortress to defend their territories from other German lords and from numerous French incu...

Day 7 - Cologne
Port - Cologne You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture will want to stroll through the Old Town, featuring 12 stunning Romanesque churches. Guests interested in the city’s Jewish past are welcome to explore the centuries-old mikveh and Cologne’s Jewish quarter.

Excursion(s)
- Cologne walking tour with Old Town visit Excursion Price - $70

Meander through the narrow, cobbled lanes of Old Town, lined with traditional houses in every color and a plethora of restaurants and pubs. Along the way, you will be treated to a traditional Krapfen, a ...

Excursion(s)
- Visit Cologne’s Jewish Quarter Excursion Price - $70

The history of the Jewish people in Cologne is nearly as long as the history of Cologne itself. The first documented mention of the Jewish community is a 321 AD edict allowing Jews to become members of the curia, ...

Day 8 - Arnhem
Port - Arnhem Arnhem, almost completely destroyed in WWII, has blossomed into a burgeoning Dutch city, with several museums, shop-lined streets and historic landmarks.

Excursion(s)
- "Let's Go" Arnhem airborne cycle route Excursion Price - $70

Bike through Arnhem and its neighboring towns at the site of Operation Market Garden, a failed World War II attempt by Allied forces to seize several Rhine river bridges in order to push back the Axis occu...

Excursion(s)
- Kröller-Müller Museum visit Excursion Price - $70

Helene Kröller-Müller bought seven Van Goghs in a single day in 1912, valuing the painter’s then-little-appreciated work for his “great and novel humanity.” She went on to purchase many more of his paintings, and in ...

Day 9 - Harlingen
Port - Harlingen You’ll spend your day exploring the coastal Netherlands city of Harlingen.

Excursion(s)
- Harlingen "Village Day" Excursion Price - $70

Harlingen is an attractive port town on the Wadden Sea—local legend has it that the only reason Harlingen isn’t under the Wadden Sea is because of the actions of a young boy, who plugged up the local dike with one finger...

Day 10 - Amsterdam
Port - Amsterdam Enjoy the luxury of a full day in the “Venice of the North,” starting with a “Morning with the Masters” tour of the Hermitage Amsterdam. Afterwards, explore the city on foot or via a canal cruise. This evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Excursion(s)
- "Morning with the Masters" at the Hermitage Amsterdam Excursion Price - $70

The doors open early to give you a crowd-free viewing of an extraordinary collection of Dutch master paintings: 30 monumental group paintings from the golden age that have been called “cousi...

Excursion(s)
- Floriade visit Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- Keukenhof Gardens (available March 24 through May 15) $70

Excursion(s)
- Tulip Grower $70

Excursion(s)
- Amsterdam canal cruise Excursion Price - $70

It’s called the “Venice of the North” for a reason: Canals crisscross the heart of the old city, and bridges link some 90 islands. As the principal city in a newly independent Holland, Amsterdam was a boom town in the ear...

Excursion(s)
- Visit to the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum Excursion Price - $70

Anyone who has read The Diary of Anne Frank knows what happened to Amsterdam’s Jews under the Nazis. But not everyone knows that the Jewish community began in the city when Sephardic Jews fled...

Day 11 - Amsterdam (Disembark)
Port - Amsterdam Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home.

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